Convert centimeter to millimeter
Centimeter
A centimetre (international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; symbol cm) or centimeter (American spelling) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a metre, centi being the SI prefix for a factor of 1/100. The centimetre was the base unit of length in the now deprecated centimetreāgramāsecond (CGS) system of units.
Though for many physical quantities, SI prefixes for factors of 103ālike milli- and kilo-āare often preferred by technicians, the centimetre remains a practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimetre is approximately the width of the fingernail of an average adult person.
Millimeter
The millimetre (international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI unit symbol mm) or millimeter (American spelling) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre, which is the SI base unit of length. Therefore, there are one thousand millimetres in a metre. There are ten millimetres in a centimetre.
Centimeter to Millimeter conversion table
| Centimeter | Millimeter | Millimeter | Centimeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 20 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 30 | 3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 50 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 100 | 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 200 | 20 | 2 |
| 25 | 250 | 25 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 500 | 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 1000 | 100 | 10 |
| 250 | 2500 | 250 | 25 |
| 500 | 5000 | 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 10000 | 1000 | 100 |
How to convert Centimeter to Millimeter
1 cm = 10 mm. To convert any value, multiply it by 10. For example, 25 cm = 250 mm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many mm are there in one cm?
- One cm is equal to 10 mm.
- How do you convert Centimeter to Millimeter?
- Multiply the value in Centimeter by 10 to get the result in Millimeter.
- How much is 25 cm in mm?
- 25 cm is equal to 250 mm.
- How do you convert Millimeter back to Centimeter?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Millimeter by 0.1 to get Centimeter.